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Reviews of Platform Power and Libraries

“…a positive and worthwhile contribution to the literature…” _{– Michael Kirby, CUNY Kingsborough Community College}

“…of great interest to those researching libraries…” _{(translated from Spanish) – Luis-Fernando Ramos-Simón, Universidad Complutense de Madrid}

“…highly relevant…” _{– Violet Fox, Cataloging Lab}

“The chapters are well researched and present much food for thought…” _{– Melissa Anderson, Southern Oregon University}

“Get this book for your library collection… Think about what platforms mean for you, for library users, and the future of library organizations.” _{– Jennifer Dekker, University of Ottawa}

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Building on research in critical library systems studies, Platform Power and Libraries traverses the divide between library, communication, and cultural policy research in the realm of platform studies. Organized through the model of what Nielsen and Ganter (2022) call “the five most important aspects of platform power” this book dissects the power dynamics inherently embedded to platforms that library practitioners and patrons must navigate. From information asymmetry to the power of making and breaking connections and beyond, this book brings light to the often overlooked and under explored power that platforms can hold in libraries.